Cascade Range, USA
Mount Hood South Side
Route detail
About this route
A two-day climb from Timberline Lodge with snow skills, a night start and steep terrain near the Hogsback and Pearly Gates.
Daily activity
4–5 hr skills day; summit day 7–10 hr.
Terrain
Firm snow, volcanic ridges, fumarole area, steep final snow gullies and exposed descent.
Best season
April to June
Your guide office
Timberline Mountain Guides
Based in Bend, Oregon, USA
What's included
Guide, group climbing equipment, snow skills session and climb permit support.
Not included
Travel to Oregon, lodging, meals, personal gear rental.
Itinerary
- 1
Timberline skills
Time: 4–5 hrDistance: 3 km
Meet at Timberline Lodge for gear check, crampon movement and self-arrest practice.
- 2
Summit climb
Time: 7–10 hrDistance: 11 km
Start around midnight, climb the south side route and descend before the snow softens.
Questions about this route?
Talk to the guides who run it — gear, fitness, weather windows, private dates. We answer within one working day.
€975
per person
Guide, group climbing equipment, snow skills session and climb permit support.
Next departure · May 24
1 of 4 spots left
Spots update as bookings come in.